[Seminar in Muscat] Lessons in Japanese Leadership for Oman
Business Principles, Lifelong Learning & Growth
Japan is home to some of the world’s oldest companies and most resilient business models. What keeps them thriving across centuries? And what lessons can professionals in Oman take from this unique approach to purpose-driven growth?
Join us for an exclusive seminar in Muscat, and find out how Japanese leadership principles can inspire new ways of thinking about sustainability, innovation, and long-term success.
Why you should join this event
- Discover how Japanese values can apply to business in Oman
- Learn how purpose and community drive sustainable growth
- Gain insights to lead with clarity, empathy, and long-term vision
Who should join
- Professionals seeking to lead with authenticity and purpose
- Managers aiming to build trust and long-term engagement
- Individuals interested in Japanese approaches to sustainable leadership
Note: This registration is a pre-booking due to limited venue capacity. You will receive a second confirmation email once your seat is officially secured.
Overview
| Date: | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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| Time: | 19:00 - 20:30 (Gulf Standard Time) |
| Where: | Central Muscat - Location to be disclosed later |
| Registration Fee: | Free of charge |
| Language: | English |
Agenda
| 18:30 (GST) | Reception Opens |
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| 19:00 (GST) | Dialogue on Japanese Leadership |
| 19:30 (GST) | Q&A |
| 20:00 (GST) | Networking |
Aiste Dewulf
Aistė serves as President & CEO of GLOBIS Europe BV and is a Managing Director at GLOBIS Corporation, deeply committed to empowering leaders to create and innovate societies around the world. She has successfully led numerous learning and development initiatives to address complex management challenges across Japan, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2022, she played a pivotal role in establishing GLOBIS Europe in Belgium and has since been spearheading the expansion of GLOBIS Europe’s business throughout the EMEA region.
Before relocating to Belgium, Aistė spent 15 years in Japan, where she developed a profound understanding of Japanese business practices, culture, and values. Her time in Japan not only shaped her professional approach but also gave her a unique perspective on sustainable, long-term business approaches. Prior to joining GLOBIS in the field of learning and development, Aistė spent eight years as a solutions consultant at a Japanese automated controls manufacturer in Tokyo, where she led and supported major domestic and international projects in building and industrial automation. Originally from Lithuania, Aistė has also lived and worked in Germany and Canada, further enriching her global outlook.
At GLOBIS University, Aistė brings her deep expertise in consulting and leadership to her role as a lecturer in Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Change Leadership and Corporate Philosophy in Leadership. She is dedicated to inspiring and equipping leaders to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and harness their strengths to drive better decision-making, communicate with impact, and lead meaningful, sustainable change.
Toru Takahashi
Toru Takahashi started his career at Marubeni Corporation, where he was primarily involved in developing the overseas businesses of machinery manufacturers. For eight years, he participated in infrastructure development projects in Iran, as well as a wide range of businesses at Marubeni’s EMEA headquarters in Belgium. His duties included supporting globally expanding companies by launching new projects, providing management support, and financing investments and business partners.
In 2002, Toru joined GLOBIS University to support human resources development for corporate clients. Committed to developing local leaders in various countries, he led efforts to expand GLOBIS’s overseas business activities by establishing GLOBIS China, GLOBIS Asia Pacific, and GLOBIS Thailand. In 2022, he spearheaded the launch of GLOBIS Europe, where he works to expand the business in the EMEA region as global chief strategy officer.
Toru graduated from Sophia University with a degree in economics and completed the Stanford Executive Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He earned his PhD in Management from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. Toru has authored the book People Who Get Results Overseas Don’t Use Cultural Issues as Excuses and co-authored GLOBIS MBA Management Book 2.
